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Wednesday, August 3, 2016

Classic Musical based on the Charles Dickens novel will premiere this summer at Shoreline City Hall

Aurora Theatre Company will present their third annual summer outdoor musical for eight performances in August.

ATC’s version of the show will vividly bring to life Dickens’ timeless characters, from Oliver the orphan boy who dares ask for “more” to the Artful Dodger, the kind-hearted Nancy, mischievous Fagin, and the sinister Bill Sikes.

Audiences will join Oliver as he navigates the streets of 19th century London, on a search for love, family and his place in the world.

The Tony Award-winning boisterous, high energy musical with Book, Music and Lyrics by Lionel Bart will feature a cast of 22 local actors:

The entire production will be directed by ATC Artistic Director Scott Charles Francis. The 12 member orchestra will be conducted by Musical Director Michelle Choate with Vocal Direction by Dori Baunsgard. The Costume Designer is Fawn Bartlett with Sound Design by Jordan Gerow, Dialect Coaching by Alyssa Keene and Stage Management by Cassandra Thorpe and Assistant Rebecca Williamson.

2014’s “into the Woods” was attended by over 1600 people and last year’s “Fiddler on the Roof” was attended by over 3500 people. Seating is first come first served – so be sure to plan accordingly. (Some chair seating will be available). Free Parking is available at Shoreline City Hall with additional parking in the area.

Aurora Theatre Company’s third annual summer musical is sponsored by The City of Shoreline, Charlie’s Produce, Gravity Payments, Smeraldo Restaurants, Havana Social Club and The Saint and Ronald United Methodist Church.

A 2014 audience.Attendance doubled the next year.

“Oliver!” will play for 8 performances: August 11-12-13 19-20 25-26-27 at 8:00pm at Shoreline City Hall Outdoor Amphitheatre – 17500 Midvale Avenue North - Shoreline 98133.

Doors open each night at 6:00pm for you to choose your seats in the lovely outdoor amphitheatre setting, bring picnic suppers, and wine and beer. Be sure to bring blankets, lawn chairs and coats or sweaters as it can get chilly. This year you will be able to purchase food / beer / wine from the Nollie's Café and Bakery booth or delicious gelatos from Chef Holly Smith's Poco Carreto cart.

Aurora Theatre Company will also be holding Raffles each night which will include items from: Seattle Musical Theatre, Bar Dojo, Epulo Bistro, Trader Joe’s, Shoreline Central Market, Edmonds Center for the Arts and Precious Paws. (Each night the gift certificates are valued at $150.00+)